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London MPs lobbied millions in gifts and donations since election
Since July of last year London’s 75 MPs have accepted more than £2.7 million in gifts and donations, approximately £37,000 The post London MPs lobbied millions in gifts and donations since election appeared first on South West Londoner....


Could EPC uplift be saving grace for Londoners on fuel poverty front line?
Sat in a sunny corner of her flat in Hammersmith where she works from home, Louise Elliot, a 24-year-old project The post Could EPC uplift be saving grace for Londoners on fuel poverty front line? appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Pastor weighs in on spiritual direction of Hounslow
Religion and spirituality in London is an extraordinarily diverse topic and as multicultural city, every believer has a church for The post Pastor weighs in on spiritual direction of Hounslow appeared first on South West Londoner....


Less than half of UK endometriosis benefit payments awarded
Claims for benefit payments for endometriosis across the UK have risen over the last five years, despite figures showing less The post Less than half of UK endometriosis benefit payments awarded appeared first on South West Londoner....


Why are so many people sleeping rough in Westminster?
Ollie* remembered the day he sold a copy of the Big Issue for £550. While selling the magazine on the The post Why are so many people sleeping rough in Westminster? appeared first on South West Londoner....


Self-harm in prisons at an all-time high
Content Warning: This article contains content about self-harming behaviour Prisons in England and Wales saw the highest number of self-harm The post Self-harm in prisons at an all-time high appeared first on South West Londoner....


Support for Reform UK grows among young voters
Young people are now increasingly open to supporting Reform UK, voting intention polls from More in Common shows. The latest The post Support for Reform UK grows among young voters appeared first on South West Londoner....


Is TfL losing the battle against heat on the Victoria line?
The Victoria Line stubbornly remains the hottest underground line, according to new TfL data, resisting the numerous cooling efforts enacted The post Is TfL losing the battle against heat on the Victoria line? appeared first on South West Londoner....


Black Londoners still disproportionately subjected to force by Met despite promises of change
Over a third of uses of force by the Met were directed at Black people in 2024, despite London Assembly The post Black Londoners still disproportionately subjected to force by Met despite promises of change appeared first on South West Londoner....


Just 10% of patients with ADHD in England take an NHS prescription for the condition
Despite reports of skyrocketing ADHD diagnoses and medication shortages, only 10% of adults in England actually take an NHS prescription The post Just 10% of patients with ADHD in England take an NHS prescription for the condition appeared first on South West Londoner....


Local Station's Electric Fire Engine Never Used
Vehicle has been based in Hammersmith for three years


Inspectors Critical of Adult Social Care in the Borough
Watchdog says people made to wait too long to have needs assessed


Inspections flag up shortcomings in adult care services at Hammersmith and Fulham
Inspectors said some people waited 18 months to be assessed and reported carers in the borough experienced higher levels of financial hardship and felt less safe than the England average.


West London borough's 18-month waits for social care assessment slammed but autism scheme praised
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said occupational therapy assessments were being delayed


Chinese takeaway fined £13k for pouring grease into sewer
China Panda was prosecuted at Reading Magistrates Court on April 25, and ordered to pay a total of £13,090 in fines and costs.


Clampdown on polluting bonfires being considered in troubled borough
The local authority said the new byelaw would exclude barbeques, domestic fire-pits and indoor wood burning, and instead relate to the burning of household and garden waste outside.


Hammersmith & Fulham Council Considers Bonfire Ban
Proposed byelaw aims to bring down pollution levels


London borough could ban bonfires in drive to bring down pollution levels
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is considering creating a new byelaw


Veterans to Get Council Tax Discount in Hammersmith and Fulham
Measure announced as part of VE Day celebrations
